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Dismissal of Appeal: The Duty of Diligence for Law Firms in Monitoring Case Deadlines
A reminder that law firms, not just individual lawyers, bear responsibility for missed deadlines, and why courts may dismiss appeals for late briefs.
When Attorney Negligence Binds the Client: Appeal Deadlines and the Limits of Leniency
A missed appeal memorandum deadline cost respondents their case. The Supreme Court clarifies when counsel's negligence binds the client and when exceptions apply.
COA Overpayment Recovery Upheld: Quantum Meruit in Government Construction Contracts
Supreme Court affirms COA's recovery of overpayment from a government contractor, clarifying quantum meruit limits, due process, and procedural deadlines.
Unraveling Appeal Deadlines: The Fresh Period Rule and Appellate Court Discretion
Learn how the Fresh Period Rule reset appeal deadlines and when appellate courts may relax procedural rules.
Perfecting Appeals: Understanding Timeliness and Exceptions in Philippine Law
Philippine Supreme Court explains why appeal deadlines are mandatory and jurisdictional, and when exceptions may apply.
Strict Adherence to Appeal Deadlines: A Guide to Filing Extensions
Learn how Philippine courts treat motions for extension of appeal deadlines, and why strict compliance with Rule 42 matters.
The Perils of Untimely Appeals: Adherence to Procedural Rules in Philippine Courts
Explore how strict procedural rules shape Philippine labor cases, from appeal deadlines to due process in dismissals.
VAT Refund Claims Strict Deadlines Apply Even If Payment IS Belated
Philippine Supreme Court rules VAT refund claims must be filed within two years from the taxable quarter's close, not from payment date.
Deadline Compliance Is Key: Loss of Mining Rights Due to FTAA Application Lapses
Philippine Supreme Court rules that failure to meet FTAA relinquishment deadlines under DMO 97-07 results in automatic cancellation of mining applications.
Fresh Period Rule and Appeal Deadlines After a Motion for Reconsideration
Explaining the fresh period rule for appeals, its retroactive effect, and why the wrong remedy still fails in Makati Insurance v. Reyes.
Perfecting Appeals: Strict Observance of Timelines in Labor Disputes
Learn how the Supreme Court enforces strict appeal deadlines in labor cases and why missing them is fatal to a party's cause.
Perfecting Appeals THE Definitive Guide ON Filing Deadlines IN Estate Administration
Enforcing Contractual Obligations: Valid Payment and the Courts' Supervisory Role
When may a buyer rescind a timeshare contract? The Supreme Court clarifies registration rules, rescission periods, and appeal deadlines.
The Fresh Period Rule: Reinterpreting Appeal Deadlines for Fair Adjudication
The Supreme Court clarifies the fresh period rule, allowing appeals within 15 days from denial of reconsideration, promoting substantial justice.
Untimely Appeal: The Finality of COMELEC Decisions and the Importance of Timely Filing
The Supreme Court affirms that a motion for reconsideration filed beyond the five-day period before the COMELEC is dismissible, underscoring the strict observance of procedural deadlines in election c
Untangling Transferees Relief From Judgment AND Timeliness IN Property Disputes
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when a transferee pendente lite may file a petition for relief from judgment and the strict deadlines that apply.
Dismissal of Appeal: The High Cost of Missed Deadlines in Philippine Courts
Audi AG's certiorari petition dismissed for skipping motion for reconsideration and ignoring hierarchy of courts. A lesson in procedural rules.
Deposition Deadlines in Corporate Disputes: What Philippine Computer Solutions v. Manzo Teaches
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies deposition deadlines in intra-corporate disputes and why interlocutory orders must be raised on appeal.
Deposition Deadlines in Intra-Corporate Cases: Philippine Computer Solutions v. Hernandez
The Supreme Court clarifies the 15-day discovery period under the Interim Rules on Intra-Corporate Controversies and the rule on interlocutory orders.
Beyond Legibility Upholding the Right to Appeal Despite Procedural Technicalities
The Supreme Court ruled that an unreadable copy of a decision justifies relaxing appeal deadlines, protecting the right to appeal.
The Perils of Procedural Missteps: Navigating Appeal Deadlines in Philippine Courts
Victory Liner v. Malinias shows how procedural errors, not the merits, can doom a case. Learn the rules on appeals, relief, and certiorari.
Valid Service of Court Orders: When a Security Guard's Receipt Counts in Philippine Law
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when service of court orders on a security guard counts as valid receipt, affecting deadlines for appeals.
When Court of Appeals Loses Jurisdiction: Service of Orders and Deadlines in Philippine Appeals
Learn when service of court orders counts, how deadlines run, and when the Court of Appeals loses jurisdiction in Philippine appeals.
Missed Appeal Deadlines Understanding THE Fresh Period Rule IN Philippine Courts
Learn how the fresh period rule in Neypes v. CA changed appeal deadlines in Philippine courts, giving litigants a full 15 days after denial of a motion for reconsideration.